Hard Skills

• Database administration
• Database design
• Data modeling
• Database performance tuning
• Query optimization
• Backup and recovery
• High availability (HA) solutions
• Database replication
• Disaster recovery planning
• Capacity planning
• Database migration
• Database security hardening

Technical Proficiencies

• SQL Server (Microsoft SQL Server)
• Oracle Database
• MySQL / MariaDB
• PostgreSQL
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Azure SQL / Amazon RDS / AWS Aurora
• PL/SQL
• T-SQL
• Stored procedures, triggers, and functions
• Shell scripting / PowerShell
• Linux / Windows Server administration
• Database monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Redgate, OEM)

Data Management & Governance

• Data integrity
• Data governance
• Data security and compliance
• Access control and user management
• Role-based security
• Audit and logging
• Change management
• Incident management

Soft Skills

• Analytical problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder communication
• Time management
• Documentation and reporting
• Troubleshooting under pressure

Industry Certifications

• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Certification (MCSA/MCSE legacy)
• AWS Certified Database – Specialty
• MongoDB Certified DBA
• ITIL Foundation

Action Verbs

• Administered
• Optimized
• Configured
• Implemented
• Monitored
• Troubleshot
• Automated
• Secured
• Migrated
• Upgraded
• Streamlined
• Collaborated